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Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV
I like the idea of double fields, it makes it easy to add space without over crowding championship.
An 80 team event with two fields is doable, it also increases the pace of matches which is good for spectators. We do that at all of our VEX Events and it runs very smoothly. It's definitely harder in FRC and requires a lot more space but there are several venues that could easily do it.
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An 80 field tournament gives teams at smaller tournaments a great chance to win awards ie, Chairman's, Engineering Inspiration, Rookie All Star.
Dallas had a double tournament under one roof two years ago. This provided more teams a tournament while still allowing 2 sets of winners for all of the awards. It also provided the teams with the ability to see more teams at one location. I do realize this does mean additional cost due to two fields, larger venue, etc.
I think District teams have a distinct advantage in the current system (not a popular stance, but true I think). They know they will get two district tournaments but they are allowed to register for Regional tournaments outside of their districts. This essentially means they get to register for their third tournament on the same date that non district teams get to register for a second tournament.
or Do I misunderstand how registration occurs for district teams (if I am wrong, please let me know)?
Can a district team register for a district event on the first registration date as well as register for a regional event? If so, that is even more of an advantage.
Scheduling of close regional events in back to back weeks or even on the same weekend. I can only speak for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana region here. (I am sure others can speak for other regions). For example, Bayou and Lone Star are on the same weekend (although one day difference) thus making teams who have traditionally attended both of these to chose one or the other.
Other same weeks include: Arkansas and Hub City - second weekend
Back to Back - Alamo and Hub City - 1st and 2nd weekends